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Balaam said to Balak, Build me here seven altars, and prepare me here seven bulls and seven rams.
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Stubborn Persistence
Commentators point out that Balaam instructs Balak to build the same seven altars and prepare the same sacrifices as before. This repetition, despite God's clear refusal to curse Israel, highlights their stubborn persistence in trying to defy God's will. Their actions serve as a warning against repeatedly pursuing a path God has already closed.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Balaam said unto Balak Being willing to try again what could be done, and to gratify the king, and especially to…
Presbyterian
Balak was angry with Balaam. Thus a confession of God's overruling power is extorted from a wicked prophet, to the confusion of a wicked prince. A …
